Tag: 'Arrowfield Stud Plate'

Mustang Valley

Sydney targets beckon Mustang Valley

Australian shores are beckoning Mustang Valley once more, and trainer Andrew Forsman is looking forward to seeing if she is up to the task on...

Group 3 sprint tailormade for in-form mare

Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson couldn’t have wished for a better fit at Hastings on Saturday for talented mare Romancing The Moon.

Connections dreaming big with Malt Time

It may have taken a few years and 21 starts, but trainers Shaun and Emma Clotworthy may have found Malt Time’s new pet distance.

Mustang Valley claims Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate

The Andrew Forsman-trained Mustang Valley has claimed the Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) at Hastings on Saturday.

Times Ticking primed for Group 1 assignment

Times Ticking has overcome a setback for a belated crack at a top-flight title at the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival in the Group 1 Arrowfield...

Improving weather key for Legarto

Ken and Bev Kelso are gearing up for the Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate at Hastings on Saturday with high hopes for their hot favourite,...
Mustang Valley

Wetter the better for Mustang Valley

Andrew Forsman is optimistic about his mare Mustang Valley's chances in the upcoming Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate, especially if it track is rated as...

Melbourne Cup jockey quandary for Sharp ‘N’ Smart

Trainers Graeme and Debbie Rogerson could find themselves in search for a new jockey for Sharp ‘N’ Smart come Melbourne Cup time.

Mustang Valley proves a class above

Mustang Valley, the classy mare, showcased her superiority over her competitors at New Plymouth on Saturday, relishing the Heavy 10 track conditions.

Sharp ‘N’ Smart raring to go ahead of Tarzino Trophy

Hamilton trainers Graeme and Debbie Rogerson believe that their stable star Sharp 'N' Smart is at the top of his game leading into the Group...

Sharp ‘N’ Smart primed for fruitful spring campaign

Graeme Rogerson can’t wait to tackle spring racing with his star galloper Sharp ‘N’ Smart following his pleasing exhibition gallop at Te Rapa on Saturday.

Polly Grey to return home to New Zealand

Polly Grey has a date with leading New Zealand sire Proisir but her connections are hoping she can snare some further elite-level success before she...

Group One homecoming for Wallace

There will be no winter blues for veteran trainer Jim Wallace this year, who will shortly return from a well-deserved break overseas.
La Crique

La Crique on a special mission for Alexanders

A promise made to their late son combined with determination for their stable star to prove herself against Australia’s best is ample incentive for Kiwi...
Vernanme

Vername after Group One scalp

Stephen Marsh is excited to head south to Hastings on Saturday with a three-pronged attack in the Group 1 Livamol Classic (2040m). His charge will...
La Crique

Flemington double the aim for La Crique

Sydney’s big wet has helped persuade the La Crique team to send her to Melbourne for a potential pair of Flemington features. La Crique’s dominant...
Romancing The Moon

Rollercoaster day for Te Akau Racing

Saturday was a day of undoubted highlights for Matamata trainer Mark Walker, with a winning treble that encompassed a trifecta and a first-four, but one...
The Intimidator

Forsman stable in intimidating form

Andrew Forsman could take on the name of one of his horses going by the way his team are performing at present. The Cambridge trainer...

La Crique tastes sweet Group One success

It may have taken an extra seven days to come to fruition but Matamata mare La Crique got a deserved success at the highest level...
Demonetization

All roads lead back to Livamol for Demonetization

Multiple black-type winner Demonetization will be a notable absentee from Saturday’s relocated Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) at Matamata. While the feature will now...
Spring Tide

Tide back in at Hastings

John Bary is confident Spring Tide won’t find the distance beyond him when he contests the Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) at Hastings on...

Amusez Moi team treading a quieter path

Connections of the capable Amusez Moi have erred on the side of caution and resisted the temptation to deviate from their original Hastings plan with...
Defibrillate

Group One homecoming for Defibrillate

Graham Richardson is hoping for the perfect homecoming for Defibrillate when he contests the Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) at Hastings on Saturday. After...
Masetto

Group One hopes spearhead big Hastings team

Stephen Marsh will have multiple runners on the middle day of the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival, including a dual assault on the feature event on...
Mustang Valley

Mustang Valley excels in Awapuni feature

Impressive last start Hastings winner Mustang Valley lifted her game several notches on Saturday as she claimed her first success at stakes level when taking...